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Countrywide Events

Western SLOVAKIA

BratislavaEXHIBITION: SLOVAK artist Nikolaj Feďkovič has started exhibiting his work in Slovakia again after spending the last 20 years living and working in Germany. An exhibition of his work, inspired by 17th-century Dutch painting, Gothic stained-glass, the Leipzig art school and Russian miniatures and icons, is called Tarot and can be seen in the Galéria SPP / SPP Gallery, on Mlynské Nivy 44/C in Bratislava until August 30, on weekdays between 12:00 and 17:00. Admission is free and more information can be obtained at 02/6262-4203; or www.spp.sk/kontakt/kontakt-galeria-spp.

BratislavaJAPAN WEEK: The Japanese Embassy to Slovakia organises its annual week of Japanese culture, with a rich programme including demonstrations of kendo, džódó and iaido (in Hviezdoslavovo Square); lectures on Japanese architecture and urban projects by Osama Okamura; a culinary demonstration of “Kaiseki” by embassy chef Naoki Eguchi; two performances of traditional Noh theatre at the Bratislava Castle; and a piano concert by Motoki Hirai .Starts: Aug 14-17, various sites. Admission: mostly free. More info: 02/5980-0100; www.sk.emb-japan.go.jp.

BratislavaLIVE MUSIC: Let’s Swing It! – This evening of live performance and dancing in the style of the 1930s and 1940s revives the atmosphere of the US at this time, as well as the socialising role of music.Starts: Aug 15, 20:00; Swing Café, Vajnorská 98/H. Admission: €4-€6. More info: www.swingcafe.sk.

MariankaCLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Marianske hudobné leto / Marianka Musical Summer – This festival of classical music offers a vocal concert, as well as performances of organ and Baroque music and a concert by music students.Starts: Aug 14-17, 18:00 (on Aug 14 and 17), 19:00 (on Aug 15 and 16); various churches in Marianka and Záhorská Bystrica. Admission: free/€2. More info: www.citylife.sk.

PiešťanyMUSIC & ART FESTIVAL: 6. festival mladých umelcov / The 6th Festival of Young Artists offers concerts and a photo exhibition in Piešťany, featuring the creations of young Slovak and Czech artists.Starts: Aug 12-18; various sites in Piešťany. More info: www.pic.piestany.sk/en

Banská BystricaEXHIBITION: Jozef Kostka – Klasik slovenskej sochárskej moderny / Classic Modern Slo-vak Sculpture – Kostka, a native of Stupava, was a sculptor who influenced visual art at a national level, both through his work and by tutoring young artists at the academy, and also by connecting Slovak art with 20th century modernism.Open: Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 until Sep 1; Central-Slovak Gallery / Stredoslovenská galéria, Bethlenov dom, Dolná 8. Admission: €0.50-€1. Tel: 048/4701- 613; www.ssgbb.sk.

Eastern SLOVAKIA

KošicePERFORMANCES: LETO v parku / The Summer in the Park project offers the re-opening of the recently reconstructed Kasárne Kulturpark cultural hub, transformed into a refreshing city-oasis of culture and relaxation. Summer in the Park is held from August 3-25 at Kukučínova 2 in Košice. The weekend of August 17-18 brings a range of events and performances, including workshops for children, puppet theatre, ethnic and world music by the Pressburger Klezmer Band, modern classic music by the Quasars Ensemble and Dalibor Karvay, ethno-jazz by Iva Bittová & Čikori as well as a Traffic Light Party for singles and couples.